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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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